Zip code 00653: Guanica, Puerto Rico

Q: What city is zip code 00653?

00653 is assigned to Guanica, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 00653 in?

00653 is mostly in Guánica Municipio, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 00653?

About 8,495 people live in 00653, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 00653 in?

00653 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 00653?

The median household income in 00653 is $16,736.

Q: What zip codes are near 00653?

The closest zip codes to 00653 are 00647, 00698, 00637, 00656, 00667.

Residential delivery areaGuánica MunicipioAtlantic Standard Time

Population

8,495

Median household income

$17K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$86K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$336/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

22 sq mi

384 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 00653

00653 is a small-town zip code in Guanica, Puerto Rico (Guánica Municipio), covering 22 sq mi of land. About 8,495 people live here, or 384 per square mile. The median resident is 46.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $16,736 a year, about 21% of the national median of $80,734. 63.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $85,600, or 5.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $336 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.8 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in police and fire protection; transportation and moving goods; and sales. 97% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 00653 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate63.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PR 40.5%3rd of 129 in PR
Unemployment rate24.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PR 10.7%4th of 129 in PR
Housing vacancy32.6%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · PR 21%12th of 128 in PR
Government workers24.7%
94th
U.S. 14.5% · PR 18.4%17th of 129 in PR
Residents 65 and older25.2%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · PR 23.4%47th of 129 in PR
Median age46.1
89th
U.S. 38.9 · PR 44.844th of 129 in PR
Income inequality (Gini)0.474
78th
U.S. 0.483 · PR 0.54393rd of 128 in PR
Rent-burdened renters57.2%
74th
U.S. 51.1% · PR 50.8%25th of 126 in PR
Homeownership rate67.8%
48th
U.S. 65.2% · PR 67.9%74th of 128 in PR
Healthcare workers8.8%
39th
U.S. 9.7% · PR 9.1%69th of 129 in PR
Uninsured rate5.2%
35th
U.S. 8.4% · PR 5.7%66th of 129 in PR
Population density384/sq mi
29th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PR 945/sq mi108th of 129 in PR
Tech workers1.6%
25th
U.S. 3.8% · PR 1.2%27th of 129 in PR
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · PR 14.8%120th of 129 in PR
Population8,495
13th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PR 3,234,309102nd of 129 in PR
Bachelor's degree or higher15.9%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PR 29.8%116th of 129 in PR
Residents under 1815.6%
9th
U.S. 22% · PR 16.1%84th of 129 in PR
Average commute18.8 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · PR 28 min121st of 125 in PR
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · PR 2.7%103rd of 129 in PR
Median household income$16,736
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PR $26,297121st of 126 in PR
Per capita income$10,345
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PR $17,981124th of 129 in PR
Median home value$85,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · PR $131,500125th of 127 in PR
Median gross rent$336
1st
U.S. $1,413 · PR $578124th of 126 in PR
Work from home2.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · PR 6.1%106th of 128 in PR
Diversity index1.1
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PR 2.177th of 129 in PR
Broadband access60.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PR 80.6%118th of 128 in PR
Veterans0.9%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · PR 2.4%120th of 129 in PR
Median earnings per worker$16,747
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PR $22,365118th of 126 in PR

Measure	00653	Guánica Municipio	PR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PR
Poverty rateWeakness	63.7%	63.6%	40.5%	12.5%	99th	3rd of 129
Unemployment rateWeakness	24.5%	22.9%	10.7%	5.2%	99th	4th of 129
Housing vacancy	32.6%	36.7%	21%	10.1%	98th	12th of 128
Government workers	24.7%	23.3%	18.4%	14.5%	94th	17th of 129
Residents 65 and older	25.2%	26.8%	23.4%	17.2%	92nd	47th of 129
Median age	46.1	45.9	44.8	38.9	89th	44th of 129
Income inequality (Gini)	0.474	0.470	0.543	0.483	78th	93rd of 128
Rent-burdened renters	57.2%	55.5%	50.8%	51.1%	74th	25th of 126
Homeownership rate	67.8%	68.7%	67.9%	65.2%	48th	74th of 128
Healthcare workers	8.8%	8.2%	9.1%	9.7%	39th	69th of 129
Uninsured rate	5.2%	5.7%	5.7%	8.4%	35th	66th of 129
Population density	384/sq mi	347/sq mi	945/sq mi	95/sq mi	29th	108th of 129
Tech workers	1.6%	1.9%	1.2%	3.8%	25th	27th of 129
Self-employed workers	6.5%	7.6%	14.8%	10%	14th	120th of 129
Population	8,495	12,855	3,234,309	334,922,499	13th	102nd of 129
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.9%	15.8%	29.8%	35.7%	11th	116th of 129
Residents under 18	15.6%	17.1%	16.1%	22%	9th	84th of 129
Average commuteStrength	18.8 min	19.5 min	28 min	26.4 min	8th	121st of 125
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	0.7%	2.7%	14.1%	3rd	103rd of 129
Median household incomeWeakness	$16,736	$17,633	$26,297	$80,734	1st	121st of 126
Per capita incomeWeakness	$10,345	$10,594	$17,981	$44,673	1st	124th of 129
Median home value	$85,600	$87,200	$131,500	$332,700	1st	125th of 127
Median gross rent	$336	$349	$578	$1,413	1st	124th of 126
Work from home	2.1%	3%	6.1%	15.1%	1st	106th of 128
Diversity index	1.1	1.8	2.1	61.4	1st	77th of 129
Broadband accessWeakness	60.1%	58.5%	80.6%	91%	1st	118th of 128
Veterans	0.9%	1.5%	2.4%	6.2%	1st	120th of 129
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$16,747	$16,623	$22,365	$49,666	1st	118th of 126

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

14%

45–54

13%

55–64

14%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

46.1

Under 18

15.6%

65 and over

25.2%

Race and ethnicity

White0.1%
Black0%
Hispanic99%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial0.2%

Diversity index

1.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

97%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,910
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 65.2%
Married couples: 32.4%
Living alone: 30.5%
Veterans (of adults): 0.9%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

69%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.4%

$200k+

Median household income

00653

$16,736

Guánica Municipio

$17,633

Puerto Rico

$26,297

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$10,345

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

63.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

0.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.474

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

00653

$85,600

Guánica Municipio

$87,200

Puerto Rico

$131,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

00653

$336

Guánica Municipio

$349

Puerto Rico

$578

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,797
Owner-occupied: 67.8%
Vacant: 32.6%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.9%
Home value to income: 5.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

90%

Carpooled

Transit

0.6%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

19%

10–19

47%

20–29

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

24.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Police and fire

21%

Transportation and moving

10%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Management

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Food service

Education

Computer and math

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

16%

Public administration

13%

Admin, support and management

11%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Manufacturing

Education

Other services

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$16,747

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	00653	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$22,400	$74,888
Service	$18,467	$26,804
Sales and office	$11,655	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$18,673	$49,199
Production and transportation	$15,869	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

38%

Some college

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 71%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
Households with broadband: 60.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 40.1%
No internet access: 21.3%
Without health insurance: 5.2%
Limited-English households: 77.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Guanica
State: Puerto Rico
County: Guánica Municipio
Center point: 17.9886° N, 66.9017° W
Land area: 22 sq mi
Water area: 2 sq mi
Time zone: Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

00653 spans 2 counties

Guánica Municipio97% of land
Sabana Grande Municipio3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

El Tumbao5% of zip
Guánica4% of zip
María Antonia2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 00653

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
00647	Ensenada, PR	3.5 mi	4,369	$20,023	$90,200
00698	Yauco, PR	6.7 mi	32,535	$24,310	$100,500
00637	Sabana Grande, PR	7 mi	22,909	$21,987	$100,200
00656	Guayanilla, PR	8.2 mi	17,398	$24,065	$87,400
00667	Lajas, PR	8.9 mi	22,792	$19,534	$107,800
00606	Maricao, PR	12 mi	5,163	$20,992	$114,000
00683	San German, PR	12 mi	29,490	$18,543	$111,900
00624	Penuelas, PR	13 mi	21,148	$22,979	$89,900
00631	Castaner, PR	14 mi	1,321	$19,278	$99,800
00728	Ponce, PR	16 mi	36,532	$23,031	$111,000
00601	Adjuntas, PR	17 mi	16,669	$19,454	$94,200
00636	Rosario, PR	17 mi	968	—	$128,900

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Questions about 00653

What city is zip code 00653?

00653 is assigned to Guanica, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 00653 in?

00653 is mostly in Guánica Municipio, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 00653?

About 8,495 people live in 00653, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 00653 in?

00653 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 00653?

The median household income in 00653 is $16,736.

What zip codes are near 00653?

The closest zip codes to 00653 are 00647, 00698, 00637, 00656, 00667.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00653, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.